Health Sciences Librarian

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

A health science librarian provides easy access to health information through books, journals, tapes, multimedia presentations, and the Internet.  They help those who need the information by showing them which method of information works best for them. Health science librarians work in a variety of places such as the library of a health organization, a pharmaceutical company, health information centers, and medical schools. They are responsible so the information can be accessed easily. Sometimes they create their own websites to aid in this knowledge.

Average Salary:   

$20,000 - $30,000 (Library Technicians)

$35,000 - $55,000 (Librarians)

Education:

Students must graduate from high school, taking classes such as English, math, typing, and science. A four-year bachelor's degree is required, including courses such as science and computer science. A master's degree in library science (MLS) is mandatory. Courses include scientific literature, biomedical communication, bibliographic resource use, library organization and management, and standard cataloging systems. 

I think I would like to be a Health Science Librarian because it seems like a lot of work but it pays well and I am already somewhat familiar with the computer database.